Ancient China

What continent is China in?

• North America

• Australia

• Asia

• Europe

What land feature is NOT included in China's geography?

• hills

• mountains

• rain forests

• deserts

What is a social class?

• line of rulers in the same family

• people with a similar position in society

• heavenly law giving the king the right to command

The teachings of Laozi are the basis of __________.

• Daoism

• Buddhism

• Confucianism

• Legalism

Which dynasty was the longest lasting?

• Shang

• Zhou

• Qin

• Han

• Xia

Which dynasty created Chinese written language?

• Shang

• Zhou

• Qin

• Han

• Xia

Which Chinese philosopher (thinker who seeks wisdom and questions about life) said people should put the needs of the family and community first?

• Hanfeizi

• Laozi (Lao Tzu)

• Confucius

Which Chinese philosopher (thinker who seeks wisdom and questions about life) said people should look to nature for examples of how to live, to protect nature and people? The Yin and Yang symbol represents how opposites are needed like winter and summer.

• Hanfeizi

• Laozi (Lao Tzu)

• Confucius

Which Chinese philosopher (thinker who seeks wisdom and questions about life) said society needs a system of harsh laws and strict punishments because people are selfish and evil unless controlled by the government?

• Hanfeizi

• Laozi (Lao Tzu)

• Confucius

What was the name of China's FIRST dynasty?

• Shang
• Zhou
• Hanfeizi
• Huang He